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Which Vortex Scope do i need?
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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 1359106" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>I use a PST and a HS-T. I would get a PST for the illuminated reticle. It adds about 2 ounces to the scope. It is obviously not needed for target shooting and hardly ever for antelope since you hunt then all day in usually clear sky's with good light and contrast. But, the reticles are rather fine and in lower light, with low contrast, they do not work well. You can loose the reticle on a darker object. And I am not talking FFP either, both of mine are SFP scopes.</p><p></p><p>Get a MOA reticle. It is more precise than a BDC reticle. Plus you can measure the size of your target and your groups at distance with them, when practicing long range on boulders and such</p><p></p><p>50mm or 44mm bell just depends on how much you expect to be hunting in low light. The 50mm will gather light better and make things brighter. Probably give you another 10 minutes at dark. 50mm will add a couple more ounces.</p><p></p><p>FFP or SFP is always a preference thing. If you think you might be using the reticle for holdover, say on shots to 300~500 yards, I would consider the FFP as the reticle subtensions are accurate at all magnifications. If you envision longer range shots from a hide with time to dial, a SFP would be the better choice, as the reticle will not get tooo big at max magnification.</p><p></p><p>If I were looking for a do all Vortex scope on a non-dedicated long range rifle. I would get a PST Gen II 3-15x44 FFP or an older Gen I PST 4-16x50 FFP</p><p></p><p>In the end, I just think it is better to have the illumination and not need it than to need it and not have it. It is very likely you might be hunting elk and mule deer in darker timber, in the evening, in a lot of places.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 1359106, member: 74902"] I use a PST and a HS-T. I would get a PST for the illuminated reticle. It adds about 2 ounces to the scope. It is obviously not needed for target shooting and hardly ever for antelope since you hunt then all day in usually clear sky's with good light and contrast. But, the reticles are rather fine and in lower light, with low contrast, they do not work well. You can loose the reticle on a darker object. And I am not talking FFP either, both of mine are SFP scopes. Get a MOA reticle. It is more precise than a BDC reticle. Plus you can measure the size of your target and your groups at distance with them, when practicing long range on boulders and such 50mm or 44mm bell just depends on how much you expect to be hunting in low light. The 50mm will gather light better and make things brighter. Probably give you another 10 minutes at dark. 50mm will add a couple more ounces. FFP or SFP is always a preference thing. If you think you might be using the reticle for holdover, say on shots to 300~500 yards, I would consider the FFP as the reticle subtensions are accurate at all magnifications. If you envision longer range shots from a hide with time to dial, a SFP would be the better choice, as the reticle will not get tooo big at max magnification. If I were looking for a do all Vortex scope on a non-dedicated long range rifle. I would get a PST Gen II 3-15x44 FFP or an older Gen I PST 4-16x50 FFP In the end, I just think it is better to have the illumination and not need it than to need it and not have it. It is very likely you might be hunting elk and mule deer in darker timber, in the evening, in a lot of places. [/QUOTE]
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